Monday, 22 December 2014
Requirements for the Registration of Trust
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Sunday, 21 December 2014
Child Rights in Pakistan
"Many social indicators give a measure of the progress achieved by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan regarding
Children’s Rights since its independence in 1947. Access to health services, education, and life expectancy have
improved as the infant mortality rate and illiteracy have declined. Despite everything, the full realisation of
Children’s Rights is still going to demand enormous time and effort.
Main problems faced by children in Pakistan :
24% of the Pakistani population lives below the poverty line. This problem mainly affects rural areas. The state of the
global markets is exacerbating an already very difficult economic reality. The first victims of poverty are children,
the weakest and most vulnerable, who see a complete deprivation of their rights: a lack of education, poor access to
health services, discrimination, etc.
In Pakistan, close to one child in six dies before the age of five. The nutritional status of children is very poor:
35% of them are underweight, more than 50% suffer from stunted growth, and around 9% from emaciation. Each day,
around 1,100 Pakistani children under five years old die from diarrhoea and illnesses related to water, sanitation,
and hygiene.
Access to care is a challenge in rural areas where many families simply can’t afford basic healthcare. Furthermore,
recurring natural disasters have a strong impact on the health of people as well as infrastructures.
The socio-economic situation of the country is disastrous and forces families to make their children work. There are
around 11 million children performing domestic tasks and working in agriculture. Other children work in the textile
industry (specifically, making carpets), construction, or even the automotive industry.
Children in carpet factories sometimes work up to 20 hours a day, 7 days a week. Very often, sleeping, eating, and
working are all done in the same place. This puts a considerable strain on their health, they work in very cramped
conditions and in places detrimental to their health. It is not uncommon for them to suffer from respiratory problems,
vision problems, or even deformations of the spinal column.
There is a troubling increase in the cases of abuse, kidnapping, and violence towards children in Pakistan. The numbers
border the millions each year. This data is even more alarming if you consider the fact that 80% of the cases are not
reported. Abuse, domestic violence, rape, paedophilia, forced marriage, the cases of abuse are infinite, yet it is corporal
punishment that represents the most common form of abuse.
Parental negligence, the lack of of awareness among children and society, and also the absence of legal protection of
children are creating still more victims of abuse among young Pakistanis.
Around 90% of the 170,000 street children in Pakistan are subjected to the sex trade, and it is estimated that only 20% of
sexual abuse cases are reported. 60% of young victims accuse the police of being the perpetrators. Pakistan is also one of
the only countries in the world where boys are almost more vulnerable to sexual abuse than girls.
In the year 2000, Pakistan created the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance (JJSO) with the intention of creating an
independent justice system adapted to minors. However, this system is still very weak and doesn’t offer real protection
to minors who have problems with the law. In fact, in Pakistan, detained children see their rights violated every day:
cases of torture, abuse, sexual assault etc.
According to the NGO SPARC, the country has no justice system that is just and fair to minors. Children are neither protected nor separated from adults during their stay in prison. This influence can prove harmful for these youth, who risk following the path of delinquency and crime.
Children’s Rights since its independence in 1947. Access to health services, education, and life expectancy have
improved as the infant mortality rate and illiteracy have declined. Despite everything, the full realisation of
Children’s Rights is still going to demand enormous time and effort.
1. State of children
Main problems faced by children in Pakistan :
Poverty
24% of the Pakistani population lives below the poverty line. This problem mainly affects rural areas. The state of the
global markets is exacerbating an already very difficult economic reality. The first victims of poverty are children,
the weakest and most vulnerable, who see a complete deprivation of their rights: a lack of education, poor access to
health services, discrimination, etc.
Right to Health
In Pakistan, close to one child in six dies before the age of five. The nutritional status of children is very poor:
35% of them are underweight, more than 50% suffer from stunted growth, and around 9% from emaciation. Each day,
around 1,100 Pakistani children under five years old die from diarrhoea and illnesses related to water, sanitation,
and hygiene.
Access to care is a challenge in rural areas where many families simply can’t afford basic healthcare. Furthermore,
recurring natural disasters have a strong impact on the health of people as well as infrastructures.
Child Labour
The socio-economic situation of the country is disastrous and forces families to make their children work. There are
around 11 million children performing domestic tasks and working in agriculture. Other children work in the textile
industry (specifically, making carpets), construction, or even the automotive industry.
Children in carpet factories sometimes work up to 20 hours a day, 7 days a week. Very often, sleeping, eating, and
working are all done in the same place. This puts a considerable strain on their health, they work in very cramped
conditions and in places detrimental to their health. It is not uncommon for them to suffer from respiratory problems,
vision problems, or even deformations of the spinal column.
Violence and Abuse
There is a troubling increase in the cases of abuse, kidnapping, and violence towards children in Pakistan. The numbers
border the millions each year. This data is even more alarming if you consider the fact that 80% of the cases are not
reported. Abuse, domestic violence, rape, paedophilia, forced marriage, the cases of abuse are infinite, yet it is corporal
punishment that represents the most common form of abuse.
Parental negligence, the lack of of awareness among children and society, and also the absence of legal protection of
children are creating still more victims of abuse among young Pakistanis.
Sexual Exploitation of Children
Around 90% of the 170,000 street children in Pakistan are subjected to the sex trade, and it is estimated that only 20% of
sexual abuse cases are reported. 60% of young victims accuse the police of being the perpetrators. Pakistan is also one of
the only countries in the world where boys are almost more vulnerable to sexual abuse than girls.
Children and Justice
In the year 2000, Pakistan created the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance (JJSO) with the intention of creating an
independent justice system adapted to minors. However, this system is still very weak and doesn’t offer real protection
to minors who have problems with the law. In fact, in Pakistan, detained children see their rights violated every day:
cases of torture, abuse, sexual assault etc.
According to the NGO SPARC, the country has no justice system that is just and fair to minors. Children are neither protected nor separated from adults during their stay in prison. This influence can prove harmful for these youth, who risk following the path of delinquency and crime.
Friday, 5 December 2014
Training of Lawyers and Judges at Federal Judicial Academy
Federal
Judicial Academy Islamabad is famous as the training institute of Judges in
Pakistan. Most of the Judges in the district judiciaries usually get chances of
training in this academy. One of the positive steps was taken by Federal
Judicial Academy in coordination with Islamabad Bar Association to train young
lawyers along with judges.
In February 2014 Salman Yousaf Khan, a
prominent member of Islamabad Bar Association was invited to be part of this
training session. All the participants who were mostly young lawyers and judges
gained valuable knowledge during the training session from some of the top
experts of various niches of law in Pakistan.
In this picture Raja Shiraz Ahmad Janjua on the extreme left,
besides him is Salman Yousaf Khan (Golra), Ex-Candidate for Member National
Assembly, then Jamshaid Arshad Shah, Advocate High Court and finally Malik
Zakaullah Khan, Advocate High Court. These are undoubtedly the most
prominent young lawyers of Islamabad Bar Association..
In the end certificates were distributed to
the participants by Justice Saqib Nisar who is a senior judge of Supreme Court
of Pakistan. Salman Yousaf Khan (Golra) also received his certificate of
participation.
The participant lawyers and judges appreciated
the efforts of Islamabad Bar Association and Islamabad Judiciary for bringing
up such opportunities for young lawyers. Hope the same will continue in the
times to come to meet the ends of justice.
Salman Yousaf Khan is also founder of a NGO
known as The Pleaders Trust. He offers legal awareness sessions for people from
all walks of life. He has travelled from Peshawar to Karachi and delivered
number of sessions on legal and political topics in recent years. If you wish
to invite him as a resource person for your events, feel free to contact at
thepleaders@gmail.com
Pakistan Zindabad
Saturday, 29 November 2014
Inquiry Committee is necessary for Harassment Case...
The Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010 is no doubt a black law. It is practically not working in organizations as a whole. The law is neither drafted by lawyers neither its having legal sanctity because the forums used in this law are quasi judicial. Here is a link in which an expert lawyer defines the necessity of inquiry committees inside organizations.
International Lawyer: Inquiry Committee is necessary for Harassment Case...: In 2010 a law was passed by the parliament according to which it becomes mandatory for organizations to have an inquiry committee. The sole...
Regards,
Humanity Assistance & Relief Trust
Team
International Lawyer: Inquiry Committee is necessary for Harassment Case...: In 2010 a law was passed by the parliament according to which it becomes mandatory for organizations to have an inquiry committee. The sole...
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Humanity Assistance & Relief Trust
Team
Friday, 28 November 2014
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Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Press Conference on Domestic Workers Bill, 2013
By
Salman Yousaf Khan
Advocate High Court & Ex-Candidate
Member National Assembly, NA-48, Islamabad
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Domestic Workers
There
are over 8.5 million domestic workers living in Pakistan. They have miserable
lives despite the fact that they make up to 73% of total workforce in the
country. There lifestyles are miserable as they live in poor economic
conditions with having no rights. There is no law in the country that gives
them any rights and creates liabilities accordingly.
International Labor
Organization C-189
There is an international
convention passed by ILO on June 16, 2011 regarding the rights of Domestic
Workers. Pakistan has not ratified the convention so far despite the fact that
it is a member state of ILO.
Domestic Workers Bill 2013
In the Senate of Pakistan, a
private member bill by the name of Domestic Workers Act, 2013 has been filed by
Senator Osman Saifullah in January 2014. The bill is under discussion in the
Senate of Pakistan. It will become law once it’s passed.
Salman Yousaf Khan on Domestic Workers Bill
Salman Yousaf Khan has carefully
perused the Domestic Workers Bill and wrote several articles on it. He has
pointed out the gaps in the bill at several occasions. He has further given few
recommendations on the bill which are highly appreciated at many forums.
He was invited by a
Non-Governmental Organization to address his point of view on the Domestic
Workers Bill. He explained the bill in front of Journalists from Islamabad. He
pointed out that the bill is a very positive step in the legislation regarding
the domestic workers in Pakistan. However, Salman Yousaf Khan being an advocate
of women rights has rightly pointed out that there are following problems in
the bill which should be addressed immediately:-
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The composition of dispute resolution committee
should be part of the Act.
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The procedure to be followed by dispute
resolution committee should be part of the Act.
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Compensatory fine of up to 100,000 Rupees is too
much, domestic workers are not in a position to pay that fine in case of
violation.
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The violation shall be to the contract not to
the Act.
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The maximum working hours should be 8 rather
than 12.
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The dispute resolution committee shall have the
powers of a session judge while the appellate forum shall be equal to High
Court. Further appeals to the decision of appellate forum shall be barred.
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The dispute resolution committee shall be
empowered to entertain all complaints. It shall have the powers to take
cognizance of criminal charges also.
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The Act shall be made in way that its practical
implementation is simpler.
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There shall be a governing body regulating the
contract between employers and employees.
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Domestic Workers may be insured so that their
legatees get some benevolent fund in case of accidental death.
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There shall be old age benefit allowance to the
domestic workers in case if they are barred to work above the age of 60 years.
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There shall be free education to the children of
domestic workers as promised in article 25-A of the constitution.
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The law must not be limited to the domestic
workers that reside at the place of employer.
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There shall be hourly wage fixed for a domestic
worker in the Act rather than putting all the domestic workers in the ambit of
minimum wages on monthly bases.
The session was concluded with
question and answer session followed by hopes to get the law passed after
removal of gaps in the times to come.
Long Live Pakistan
Pakistan Zindabad
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Execution of Harassment Act, 2010
We all admire that The Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010 is a remarkable legislation for protecting women at workplaces in the absence of any other proper law. A fact is that this legislation is not enough to cater the problems faced by employees especially women at workplaces in daily routine. There are lots of problems in this law which make it a bad legislation when its implemented practically.
One of the problems in The Harassment of Women At Workplace Act, 2010 is that the law doesn't provide a judicial forum for any kind of proceedings. The first forum is the inquiry committee which shall be formed in all organizations. The second forum are the ombudsman created under this Act. Similarly the third forum is the President who doesn't have time to look into the harassment matters.
According the section 4 of the Act, there is a procedure by which the organizations have to conduct inquiries whenever they receive any complaint related with harassment of an employee. The section is reproduced below:-
4. Procedure for holding inquiry.– (1) The Inquiry Committee, within three days of receipt of a written complaint, shall–
(a) communicate to the accused the charges and statement of allegations leveled against him, the formal written receipt of which will be given;
(b) require the accused within seven days from the day the charge is communicated to him to submit a written defense and on his failure to do so without reasonable cause, the Committee shall proceed ex-parte; and
(c) enquire into the charge and may examine such oral or documentary evidence in support of the charge or in defense of the accused as the Committee may consider necessary and each party shall be entitled to cross-examine the witnesses against him.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and any rules made thereunder the Inquiry Committee shall have power to regulate its own procedure for conducting inquiry and for the fixing place and time of its sitting.
(3) The following provisions inter alia shall be followed by the Committee in relation to inquiry:
(a) The statements and other evidence acquired in the inquiry process shall be considered as confidential;
(b) An officer in an organization, if considered necessary, may be nominated to provide advice and assistance to each party;
(c) Both parties, the complainant and the accused, shall have the right to be represented or accompanied by a Collective Bargaining Agent representative, a friend or a colleague;
Hence when inquiry is completed the committee is bound to give a decision. However, practically speaking the time period mentioned in the following section and the procedure both are almost impossible to follow because of their complications. Such kind of quasi judicial proceedings in the absence of any judicial mind can only create further complications.
For more information contact internationallawyerinfo@gmail.com
Regards,
Salman Yousaf Khan
Women's Advocate
+92-333-5339880
One of the problems in The Harassment of Women At Workplace Act, 2010 is that the law doesn't provide a judicial forum for any kind of proceedings. The first forum is the inquiry committee which shall be formed in all organizations. The second forum are the ombudsman created under this Act. Similarly the third forum is the President who doesn't have time to look into the harassment matters.
According the section 4 of the Act, there is a procedure by which the organizations have to conduct inquiries whenever they receive any complaint related with harassment of an employee. The section is reproduced below:-
4. Procedure for holding inquiry.– (1) The Inquiry Committee, within three days of receipt of a written complaint, shall–
(a) communicate to the accused the charges and statement of allegations leveled against him, the formal written receipt of which will be given;
(b) require the accused within seven days from the day the charge is communicated to him to submit a written defense and on his failure to do so without reasonable cause, the Committee shall proceed ex-parte; and
(c) enquire into the charge and may examine such oral or documentary evidence in support of the charge or in defense of the accused as the Committee may consider necessary and each party shall be entitled to cross-examine the witnesses against him.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and any rules made thereunder the Inquiry Committee shall have power to regulate its own procedure for conducting inquiry and for the fixing place and time of its sitting.
(3) The following provisions inter alia shall be followed by the Committee in relation to inquiry:
(a) The statements and other evidence acquired in the inquiry process shall be considered as confidential;
(b) An officer in an organization, if considered necessary, may be nominated to provide advice and assistance to each party;
(c) Both parties, the complainant and the accused, shall have the right to be represented or accompanied by a Collective Bargaining Agent representative, a friend or a colleague;
Hence when inquiry is completed the committee is bound to give a decision. However, practically speaking the time period mentioned in the following section and the procedure both are almost impossible to follow because of their complications. Such kind of quasi judicial proceedings in the absence of any judicial mind can only create further complications.
For more information contact internationallawyerinfo@gmail.com
Regards,
Salman Yousaf Khan
Women's Advocate
+92-333-5339880
Women Harassment Law Imposes some liabilities on Organizations
In 2010 a law was passed by the parliament according to which it becomes mandatory for organizations to have an inquiry committee. The sole purpose of this inquiry committee is to conduct inquiry in the harassment matters. This provision is present in section 3 of the harassment of women at workplace act, 2010. The original content of law is reproduced below:-
3. Inquiry Committee. – (1) Each organization shall constitute an Inquiry Committee within thirty days of the enactment of this Act to enquire into complaints under this Act.
(2) The Committee shall consist of three members of whom at least one member shall be a woman. One member shall be from senior management and one shall be a senior representative of the employees or a senior employee where there is no CBA. One or more members can be co-opted from outside the organization if the organization is unable to designate three members from within as described above. A Chairperson shall be designated from amongst them.
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(3) In case a complaint is made against one of the members of the Inquiry Committee that member should be replaced by another for that particular case. Such member may be from within or outside the organization.
(4) In case where no competent authority is designated the organization shall within thirty days of the enactment of this Act designate a competent authority
The committee shall comprise of three people. These include:-
- 1 Woman
- 1 Senior Management Personnel
- 1 CBA person or senior employee
1 of the persons must be made chairman of the committee. If the infrastructure of the organization do not allow such formation of the committee, then it can invite people from other organizations. The organizations that are not having any such committee by now are acting in violation of this law. That means they can be penalized under this law anytime.
For further information on The Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010 feel free to contact us at internationallawyerinfo@gmail.com
Regards,
Salman Yousaf Khan
Women's Advocate
+92-333-5339880
3. Inquiry Committee. – (1) Each organization shall constitute an Inquiry Committee within thirty days of the enactment of this Act to enquire into complaints under this Act.
(2) The Committee shall consist of three members of whom at least one member shall be a woman. One member shall be from senior management and one shall be a senior representative of the employees or a senior employee where there is no CBA. One or more members can be co-opted from outside the organization if the organization is unable to designate three members from within as described above. A Chairperson shall be designated from amongst them.
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(3) In case a complaint is made against one of the members of the Inquiry Committee that member should be replaced by another for that particular case. Such member may be from within or outside the organization.
(4) In case where no competent authority is designated the organization shall within thirty days of the enactment of this Act designate a competent authority
The committee shall comprise of three people. These include:-
- 1 Woman
- 1 Senior Management Personnel
- 1 CBA person or senior employee
1 of the persons must be made chairman of the committee. If the infrastructure of the organization do not allow such formation of the committee, then it can invite people from other organizations. The organizations that are not having any such committee by now are acting in violation of this law. That means they can be penalized under this law anytime.
For further information on The Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010 feel free to contact us at internationallawyerinfo@gmail.com
Regards,
Salman Yousaf Khan
Women's Advocate
+92-333-5339880
Saturday, 30 August 2014
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Thursday, 10 July 2014
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Sunday, 6 July 2014
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Sunday, 22 June 2014
Domestic Workers Convention - Islamabad June 16 on C-189 Day..
Activity Report
June 16, 2014 at Aiwan-e-Quaid Auditorium, Islamabad
Homenet Pakistan organized First Domestic Workers Convention in the history of Pakistan on 16th of June, 2014 at Aiwan-e-Quaid Auditorium, Islamabad in coalition with Plan Pakistan.
The following persons were hosting the event:-
1. Fozia Akhtar (Project Manager, Plan Pakistan)
2. Saima Sarwat (Program Manager, Homenet Pakistan)
3. Saman Farhan (Project Officer, Homenet Pakistan)
The following persons were the panelists:-
1. Umme Laila Azhar, Executive Director, Homenet Pakistan
2. Shaheena Kausar, General Secretary, Women Workers Union
3. Ms. Iffat Jamil, Program Manager, Plan Pakistan.
4. Salman Yousaf Khan, Advocate High Court and Ex-Candidate Member National Assembly, NA-48, Islamabad.
5. Ms. Farkhanda, Ex-Director General, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan.
6. Ms. Zahida, President Women Workers Federation.
7. Ms. Saima, President Domestic Workers Union.
8. Khadija Ali, Advocate and Domestic Workers Activist.
Participants:-
The participants were domestic workers from Islamabad and Rawalpindi and personalities from social sector organizations...
The Event:-
The convention started at 3:00 pm and ended at 06:30 pm. An introduction to the convention was given by Ms. Saima Sarwat from Homenet Pakistan. It was the occasion of third anniversary of ILO C-189 on 16th June, 2014 on which this convention was hosted.
Ms. Iffat Jamil from Plan Pakistan was invited over the stage. She gave a brief introduction about Plan Pakistan. She thanked people who supported the idea to support domestic workers in Pakistan.
Ms. Umme Laila Azhar was invited over the stage. She pointed out that there are around 74% domestic workers in Pakistan with having no rights at all. She informed the participants about the new law on domestic workers tabled in the senate of Pakistan. She further intimated the gathering about the efforts of Homenet Pakistan in the law making for Domestic Workers in Pakistan. She further stressed the need to involve employers in the process of law making for domestic workers.
Ms. Saima, president domestic workers union from Islamabad highlighted the problems faced by domestic workers in the line of duty.
Ms. Khadija Ali was invited over the stage. She discussed the gaps in the new law tabled in the Senate of Pakistan.
Mr. Salman Yousaf Khan appreciated the efforts done by Senator Osman Saifullah for tabling the domestic workers bill in Senate. He shared the features of Domestic Workers Bill, 2013. Salman Yousaf Khan further gave recommendations keeping in view the needs and circumstances of domestic workers in Pakistan. He further stressed on the need of imposition of Article 25-A for free education to the children of Domestic Workers. Similarly he stressed on the need to ensure social security, medical and welfare of domestic workers. He added that criminal proceedings in cases of domestic workers shall be the subject matter of dispute resolution committee so made in result of the act to be passed. He raised the need to establish a quasi-judicial system of courts for domestic workers. He pointed out that according to section 6 of the bill; the domestic workers are required to enter into contract with the employers. He stressed that there shall be an institution with whom the domestic workers as well as the employers shall enter into a contract. He further stressed on the need to insert detailed provisions in the bill regarding the process of union registration for domestic workers, domestic workers welfare board’s functioning and looking after the affairs of domestic workers, dispute resolution committee’s composition and functionality, appellate forums composition and functionality. He finally thanked the domestic workers and motivated them with some poetry of Allama Iqbal for continuing their struggle for their rights.
Ms. Zahida from Women Workers Federation came and emphasized on the need to strengthen up the movement of domestic workers so that they get their due rights.
Ms. Shaheena Kausar from Women Workers Union stressed that the domestic workers shall be given training regarding the sexual harassment issues. She stressed on the need to train domestic workers for availing remedies if any offence happens under section 509 of Pakistan Penal Code. She further motivated the domestic workers with slogans for their rights.
Ms. Farkhanda, Ex Director General Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan focused on creating ombudsman for domestic workers like the way ombudsman were created in result of harassment laws.
Outcome
A movement in proper direction for the rights of domestic workers has been given a voice through this event internationally. It was a movement initiated by Homenet Pakistan in coordination with Plan Pakistan which has taken a shape due to the efforts of many who participated in this convention. It was the first ever domestic workers convention in the history of Pakistan which showed solidarity and commitment of struggle with domestic workers in the times to come.
The Convention successfully ended with a commitment to move further with positive efforts by all the participants.
The End
This Report is Prepared by The Pleaders Trust
Saturday, 4 January 2014
Profile: Salman Yousaf Khan (RTI Activist)
Profile : Salman Yousaf Khan
PROFILE
SALMAN YOUSAF KHAN (GOLRA)
Advocate High Court
Ex- Candidate Member National Assembly, NA-48, Islamabad
CEO The Pleaders
CEO Humanity Assistance & Relief Trust
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Salman Yousaf Khan is a practicing High Court Lawyer, Social Worker and a Politician from Islamabad, Pakistan.
Legal Experience
Salman Yousaf Khan is practicing the legal profession since 2009. He has experience of appearing in different courts of Pakistan in different cities in variety of cases. In recent years he has dealt with civil cases, family cases, guardian cases, criminal cases, corporate cases, employment cases, consumer cases, banking cases and so on. He also passed exam and interview of Civil Judge cum Judicial Magistrate conducted by Islamabad High Court in 2012. However, he was not allocated the post because of safarish system.
Social Work Experience
Salman Yousaf Khan is member of Youth Parliament of Pakistan since 2009. He is Founder & CEO of Humanity Assistance & Relief Trust (HART). He founded this organization in 2012. He is also Founder & CEO of ‘The Pleaders’ which is an organization working on legal awareness and human rights. He is founder of Promote Pakistan Project and Coalition to Promote Pakistan Project. He has been very active on the implementation of Article 19-A in coalition with CPDI NGO. Similarly he has been very vocal on the local government system and its implementation in Islamabad in coalition with PATTAN NGO. In 2011 he was part of Seed Pakistan which was a ngo headed by Laila Zuberi. He arranged several events under that organization as a team member.
Political Experience
Salman Yousaf Khan contested General Elections for the post of Member National Assembly (MNA) in Pakistan on May 11, 2013 as the youngest candidate of NA-48 Islamabad. During his campaign he addressed several corner meetings in the constituency. He is still very active in his constituency and constantly meeting people in political circles to make grounds for next elections.
Profile: Ali Sanaullah (RTI Activist)
Profile: Ali Sanaullah
Student of Telecom Engineering at Superior University
Lahore.
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To secure a challenging position where I can effectively contribute my technical and analytical skills and innovative ideas to gain knowledge in the field of Networking
CERTIFICATIONS:
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COMPUTER EXPOSURE:
· Familiar with C++, OOP, Data Structure, MATLAB, MS Office, Installation and Networking.
PROJECT WORKS: .
ü Designed a digital game named “ Car Thief ” using C++ for completion of “ Data Structure “ module.
ü Made an Electric Circuit named “ Audio Amplifier “ for completion of “ Signals and Systems “ module.
ü Implemented High Sensitive GSM signal detector with “ Audio Visual “ alert indication for the completion of “ Analog Communication “ module.
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Profile: Rabia Umaima Ahmed (RTI Activist)
Rabia Umaima Ahmed is a RTI activist from Lahore:
1. Masters in diplomacy and strategic studies.
2. National Coordinator of Amal- A youth movement.
3. Socially and politically active in field and on social networks
4. Blogger and Content writer.
5. Freelance journalist
6. A liberal human being… yet a die hard Pakistani!
7. Pen name saqii
Life is an endless battle but until and unless you do not have a vision and a strategy, you have no chance of even moving a head…
8. Facebook Id. : Peace Monger (journalistoftoday@gmail.com)
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Theme: Saving the life of Mother and Children
Introduction of JFL
Journey for life is an organization registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860. It is a non-government organization working for the Prosperity of humanity at large. Journey For Life was founded in 2012 with the purpose to promote Education (specially in remote areas), Youth Activities, Human Rights Awareness (specially women rights and child rights), Mother & Child Health Awareness, Disability, HIV (Aids) and Basic Health Issues in the communities. Its purpose is to initiate activities and programs in order to proceed towards problem solving in various communities.
Introduction of the area
The Village Chawala is situated 25 KM away from Tehsil Pindigheb in the East. Its population consists of almost 60 houses. Being far and because of lack of conveyance, education and medical facilities, this area is too much backward. The dwellers of this area have to go to other areas in case of emergency. Road is totally absent from the scene, and because of unavailability of transport, the patents usually die especially during the maternity. The ratio of deaths of babies and mothers during birth is very high. Along with it educational facilities are also not available here. The villagers usually do not get their daughters educated because of non existence of the schools. As a result illiteracy is common to the area.
JFL Pakistan held a free medical camp on 15 December, 2013 in Village Chawala. Free Medical checkup and medicines were provided to the women and the children. JFL arranged free medicines out of its own budget and also arranged the team of doctors for this camp. For which it has to undergo a lot of difficulties because of backwardness of the area and the disappearance of infrastructure of the roads. As we needed lady doctors for this camp, we took the service of Dr Wajeeha Ahmed and Dr Bushra Ansari for this purpose and it was very pleasing to us when both the doctors consented to provide free volunteer service for the medical camp. A lot of advertisement for this medical camp was carried out in the area. Announcements were made in the mosques of the area, the broachers and panaflex were also used in this area.
The expenses of the medical camp were as under:-
S.No
|
Bugdet Head
|
Amount in PKR
|
01
|
Transport
|
10,000
|
02
|
Panaflex and Brouchers
|
3000
|
03
|
Budget used for lodging and meals
|
3200
|
04
|
Medicnes
|
20,000
|
Total
|
36,200
| |
List of Medicines used for Medical Camp
S.No
|
Name of Medicine
|
Quantity
|
01
|
Syp Fevernil C
|
30 bottles
|
02
|
Syp Paracetamol
|
50 bottles
|
03
|
Syp Amoxil
|
50 bottles
|
04
|
Syp Cefixime
|
50 bottles
|
05
|
Syp Metronidazole
|
50 bottles
|
06
|
Syp Amonium Choloride
|
30 bottles
|
07
|
Syp B Complex
|
50 bottles
|
08
|
Syp H2 Foz (Famatodine)
|
100 bottles
|
09
|
Syp Hemid (Iron+Folic Acid)
|
200 bottles
|
10
|
Syp Avinol (Promethazine)
|
20 bottles
|
11
|
Syp Lor (Loratadin)
|
100 bottles
|
12
|
Syp Ketos (Ketotifen)
|
50 bottles
|
13
|
Syp Medralka
|
20 bottles
|
14
|
ORS
|
02 Packs
|
15
|
Tab Ciprox 250mg
|
500 tabs
|
16
|
Tab Leflox
|
200tabs
|
17
|
Tab Paracetamol
|
200 tabs
|
18
|
Tab Zeezt (Anti allergic)
|
200 tabs
|
19
|
Tab Mefnamic
|
100 tabs
|
20
|
Tab Famatodine 20 mg
|
200 tabs
|
21
|
Tab Folic Acid
|
300 tabs
|
22
|
Tan Hemid (Iron+Folic Acid)
|
500 tabs
|
23
|
Tab Multivitamine
|
200 tabs
|
24
|
Tab Flygal 400 mg
|
200 tabs
|
25
|
Tab Gravinate
|
100 tabs
|
26
|
Tab Pelton
|
100 tabs
|
27
|
Tab Ibert Folic
|
10 Packs
|
28
|
Tab Dicloran
|
100 tabs
|
29
|
Tab Diclofenac Potashium
|
100 tabs
|
30
|
Cap Lansprazole
|
300 caps
|
31
|
Tab Nospa
|
200 tabs
|
The camp was very successful. A total of 54 Patients were registered in the medical camp, free treatment and free medicines were given to them. Detail of the patients listed in medical camp is mentioned below:-
Challenges
Many challenges were faced during the medical camp, however the team overcame most of these ensuring the success of the camp.
· Many Organizations were approached prior to the camp requesting their support but no one supported.
· The tables for the camp were not available in the village, we used small bench for this camp.
· We had limited private room, so we put medicines in open air.
Recommendations
· Due to camp success, the villagers requested another camp be organized in next year 2014.
· More medical specialists need to include in next camp including surgery.
· Advance team members should be onsite 24 hours before the event to ensure to ensure all local logistic needs are completely set up prior to commencing patient care.
· The challenges experienced in this camp should be reviewed and solutions identified prior to next year’s event.
Conclusion
The camp was well organized despite some miscalculations. All patients who arrived at the camp were evaluated and treated while a few were referred. The organizing committee for this camp extended appreciation and sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in this camp.
At the end, credit goes to the villagers belonging to Chawala, team of doctors and the team of JFL Pakistan for the successful holding of this medical camp. We strongly desire that this process of serving humanity should continue on the same pedestrians and in the poverty-ridden areas of the country which are lacking in medical facilities, chain of hospitals should be established to provide health facilities to the people at their door step. I hope that JFL would struggle hard to carry on this process of serving humanity. Those who wish to cooperate with JFL for this purpose and stand by us in the service of humanity and eradication of poverty are welcome. The land needs good deeds and we can make a mark of progress only by the welfare of our country fellows.
Respectfully Submitted
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